From the Helm - Thursday, June 10, 2010

Arrived in Parintins late Tuesday.  Internet and cell phone service has been down until this morning.  It’s made provisioning and crew staffing a bit of a strain.  But, all is well.

Our crew began arriving at 3 this morning.  By sunrise, we were fully staffed and all were tending to their duties.  It’s good to be home once again…

- The AMOR/ Beatriz is breathtakingly beautiful.  She is new and freshly painted though and through.  Luiza did a remodel job on my cabin that has made it a different experience for me.  Cabinets were torn out and replaced with more compact and practical structures.  My bed was replaced with one that actually allows me to stretch out without my feet being inside the bathroom!  Small differences that have huge effects on good rest.  I’m grateful…

- It’s 10:30 AM and we are about to pull away to fuel.  Our team is set to arrive at midnight, Saturday.  We will set sail to meet them in Manaus as soon as fueling is complete.  The venture begins…